Washington High School Holds Eighty First Commencement
The eighty first annual commencement of Washington high school was held at the Methodist church with 89 seniors and 5 junior college students receiving diplomas. Dr. M. J. Cruise presented the diplomas assisted by Supt. MAMM. Schell and principal Rob ert Everetts. The program featured a girls trio led by Marilyn Mouser and a sextet, plus a musical number. Dr. Conrad Bergendoff, president of Augustana College, gave the keynote address titled Crossroads, urging graduates to choose cooperation and broader international ties amid America at a crossroads.
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Washington High School
M. J. Cruise
Board of Education
Washington Independent School District
Robert Everetts
Supt
M Amm. Schell
Cruise
Marilyn Mouser
Margarette McCleery
Janice Booth
Maxine Crone
Marlene Blick
Beverly Wolf
Bergendorff
Conrad Bergendoff
Augustana College
Red Island
Bergendorf
America
Mr. Bergendorf
West Chester WRC Plans Memorial Services at Three Cemeteries
The West Chester WRC schedules memorial rites Sunday at West Chester cemetery at 2, Grace Hill at 2 45, and New Haven at 3 50. Public invited. graves decorated and a short program to follow with the West Chester school band performing.
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West Chester
WRC
Grace Hill
New Haven
Construction Work To Interrupt Some Electrical Service
Iowa Southern Utilities Co announces interruptions east of Washington to Highway 21S and southwest to Brighton on Highway No 1 due to two new transmission lines. Heavier wires and parallel lines near the present high voltage line require precautions, with rural outages possible. The firm will notify customers and aim to minimize downtime while completing the project.
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Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Evening Journal
Washington
Highway
Brighton
State Highway Commission
Fourteen To Graduate From St James School
Fourteen eighth graders at St James parochial school will receive diplomas at 8 o clock Sunday evening in St James church. Rev Paul Boudreau of Fast Pleasant Plain will conduct a day of retreat Friday and speak at graduation. Class members include Clement Adam Sally Bruty Joann Friese Theodore Fritz Phyllis Kriner Alicia Merz John Peiffer Madeline Redeker Barbara Redlinger Diana Schulty Leo Suep pel Leland Swift Eileen Wittetoe Robert Ward. Twenty pupils to receive awards for perfect attendance.
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St. James Parochial School
St. James Church
Paul Boudreau
Fast Pleasant Plain
Clement Adam
Sally Bruty
Joann Friese
Theodore Fritz
Phyllis Kriner
Alicia Merz
John Peiffer
Madeline Redeker
Barbara Redlinger
Diana Schulty
Leo Sueppel
Leland Swift
Eileen Wittetoe
Robert Ward
Plan Special Events At Country Club Here
The Washington Golf and Country Club hosts Memorial Day events including a mixed two ball foursome golf tournament at 2 PM and a potluck supper at 6 30 PM planned by club women. Bridge is offered. entries by Mrs Gerald Mouthart and Mrs Jim Rouch. 50 cent fee.
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Washington Golf and Country Club
Gerald Moothart
Jim Rouch
Poppy Day Plans Completed For Saturday Event
The American Legion auxiliary sets Saturday poppy sale at Scott Furniture store with posters in windows. Veterans from Marshalltown and Clinton made this year’s poppies. Camp Fire girls assist. Auxiliary members listed include Mrs Norman Schoonover Mrs Wendell Shaffer Mrs Nate Young and others.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Scott Furniture
Legion Auxiliary
Lloyd Freerksen
Cleda
Marshalltown
Clinton
Norman Schoonover
Wendell Shaffer
Nate Young
Charles Mayer
Neil Burton
Charles Ragan
Liverette Miller
A. E. Baldrige
Don Shepherd
Maynard Brown
Golia Miller
Sperry Easter
Palmer Schilling
Two Highway Crashes Reported Near Washington
Two Washington women escaped injury in a Thursday crash five miles north of the city when Louise Anna Richardson slowed for a turn and Mrs Kenneth Patterson struck her rear fender. Patterson went into a ditch hitting a farm fence. car damage totaled 150 dollars while Patterson’s was minor. A separate city accident during a driving test led to Bill Chmelar’s 25 dollar fine for illegal passing and leaving the scene.
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Washington
Sheriff's Office
Louise Anna Richardson
Kenneth Patterson
Richardson
Eggs Dumped After Semi Accident Near Thompson
About 500 cases of eggs spilled when a semi overturned on a soft shoulder near Thompson. Forest City Produce Company salvaged 396 cases.
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Thompson
Forest City Produce Company
MacArthur Disobeyed Chiefs Order
Gen. J Lawton Collins testified to the Senate committee that Gen. Douglas MacArthur disobeyed a joint chiefs order by using American troops on the Manchurian frontier without warning. Collins described it as a specific incident amid debates over MacArthur being removed for public criticism of policy.
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Washington
J. Lawton Collins
Douglas MacArthur
Collins
Army
Senate Armed Services Foreign Relations Committee
MacArthur
Defense
George C. Marshall
Omar Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Korea
H. Alexander Smith
N. J. Collins
Joint Chiefs
Gen. MacArthur
Hugh Boyd Killed In Korea Resident of Muscatine Family Report
U S marine Hugh Boyd was killed in action Thursday May 17 in Korea. He had lived in Muscatine after moving from Albuquerque New Mexico where his parents Mr and Mrs Hugh M Boyd now reside His grandparents and several siblings survive. He was born October 28 1928 in Washington and attended Muscatine schools graduating 1946 from Muscatine High School He had recently been recalled to active duty in December and served only a few months in Korea.
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Hugh Boyd
U. S. Marine Corps
Korea
Hugh M. Boyd
Albuquerque
N. M
Washington
James Boyd
South 9Th Street
Ralph
Sam Boyd
Delbert Brumfield
Ainsworth
Muscatine
Boyd
Muscatine High School
Charles Meerdink
Johnston size of cattle price rollback praised by official
Economic stabilizer Eric A. Johnston told the House Agriculture Committee the rollback of cattle prices is fair and probably will work though some economists in his office disagree on beef shortages. He noted the 10 percent live cattle price reduction ordered last Monday and said the new controls may stay unless Congress acts.
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Washington
Eric A. Johnston
House Agriculture Committee
Johnston
Congress
Clifford R. Hope
Kans
Michael V. DiSalle
Atomic tests end with hints of hydrogen bomb progress
Washington reports successful atomic tests at Engewetok proving ground as part of thermonuclear research. A joint AEC and Defense Department announcement notes tests contributed to hydrogen bomb development, while clarifying no claim of a test H bomb detonation.
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Washington
Eniwetok
Atomic Energy Commission
Defense Department
Trumiast
Joint Task Force 3
Commission
Eniwetok Atoll
AEC
Enwetok
No Swimming for Girls at YWCA Today
YWCA warns there will be no swimming for girls at the Y today due to plastering work. Classes will resume next week as usual.
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YWCA
Marriage License Issued at Court House
A marriage license was issued at the courthouse to Lyle A. Darbyshire of Crawfordsville and Marilyn Kay Kelsey of Washington.
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Court House
Lyle A. Darbyshire
Crawfordsville
Marilyn Kay Kelsey
Washington
Ridiculous Day Parade Opens Annual Event In Washington
Hundreds from this and nearby communities line the parade route for Ridiculous Day marking the event’s start. Merchants sponsor the fun with their staffs in costumes and floats. Some store teams ride trikes or tractors while others feature whole crews and families in themed displays.
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Washington
Iowa
VFW and Auxiliary to Attend Memorial Services
Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and its auxiliary will meet at the VFW hall at 10 30 Sunday morning and go to the Methodist church for the annual Memorial services. Announcement by Commander Truman Hysell and Mrs Hysell auxiliary president.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW
Methodist Church
Truman Hysell
Hysell
Indian Guide Group Inducted With 8 Men and 9 Boys
The Pahueha Indian Guide Group was formally formed Thursday at the Marion Snodgrass home, inducting eight men and nine boys as members. The program, for fathers and sons, is sponsored by the Washington YMCA.
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Wits
Marion Snodgrass
Washington Ymca
YMCA Hike Planned by Paul Jordan For Saturday
Paul Jordan of the YMCA staff will lead a group of grade school boys on a hike Saturday morning at 11 o'clock if the weather permits. All interested boys are asked to meet at the YMCA at that time.
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Paul Jordan
YMCA
Will Start Canvass For Jr. Fair Monday
Fortnightly club members assisted by the Camp Fire girls will canvass Washington's residential areas Monday to raise funds for the Washington County Junior Fair auction sale. Mrs. Phil Kneen urges more volunteers and welcomes salable items or cash for June proceeds to aid the 4 H and FFA fair site building fund.
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Washington
Washington County
Phil Kneen
Kneen
Games at Greenfield Cancelled By Rain
Tonight's games at Greenfield are cancelled due to this afternoon rain soaking the field. No make up date announced.
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Greenfield
UN Forces Drive Deep Into North Korea In Offensive Push
Allied forces swept through South Korea driving toward Inje near the 38th parallel as Lt. Gen. James A. Van Fleet announced the 8th Army is in an all-out offensive. Communist rear guards retreated while the UN pressed the eastern front to trap enemy forces.
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Tokio
South Korea
U. S
Inje
38Th Parallel
8Th Army
James A. On Fleet
North Korea
van Fleet
Richmond School Bonds Sale Planned for June
Notice announces the Richmond school district will sell bonds totaling 15000 dollars in June to raise funds for rebuilding the school building destroyed by fire. The sale is set for 7 30 P M in Richmond.
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Richmond
Todays Evening Journal
Ordinance Establishes Local Dog Pound Rules Today
Washington enacts a new dog pound ordinance detailing confinement and treatment conditions. The measure, passed at Monday night’s council meeting, becomes effective after publication in the Evening Journal as required by law.
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Washington
Evening Journal
Red Cross receives $1000 from Vorel estate for Iowa flood aid
Washington county American Red Cross received a $1000 estate gift designated for Iowa flood relief. The Muscatine county chapter will use the funds immediately, with over $2000 spent on food for volunteers aiding the levee defense. J C Bishop notes disaster costs exceed $5000 in this county, and the levee held.
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Washington County
American Red Cross
Iowa
Muscatine County
Red Cross
Nate Young
Vorel
J. C. Bishop
Weather Forecast Des Moines Iowa Partly Cloudy With Showers
Partly cloudy this afternoon with a mid 70s high and partly cloudy tonight. Light scattered rain showers possible with lows around 50 to 55 northwest and 57 to 63 southeast. Saturday partly cloudy with widely scattered showers in south and east. Highs near 80. Winds 15 to 25 mph. Outlook partly cloudy Sunday, cooler Sunday night. Monday dry with showers possible Tuesday or Wednesday. Temperatures 2 to 4 degrees above normal. normal highs 77, lows in the low 50s. Rainfall about a quarter inch.
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Des Moines -Up
Iowa
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West Chester Wrc
St. James School
Lawton Collins
L Rothschild
Ira Gastman
AL Crone
Richard Weeks
Homer Hunt
Nancy
Patty Gastman
Barbara
Donna Bealer
Susan
Mike
Dean Lins
Sarah Kepha
Montgomery Ward
Robert Weston
George Rickert
Don Gray
Cloud Garrett
Pauline Blanchard
Betty Petavino
Walter Carr
Roger Weston
Russell Winters
Charlotte Arnold
Virginia Arnold
Helen Benell
Indian Guide Group
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